Early 20th Century Synthetic Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant feed-gender-unisex Miriam Haskell jewellery was worn

Miriam Haskell jewellery was worn for publicity shots

The flowers are surmounted by a tiny diamond leaf

It is beautifully modelled in 9ct gold and has a sparkling diamond at its centre

as they were found only by chance in wild oysters

Early 20th Century Synthetic Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant feed-gender-unisex Miriam Haskell jewellery was wornAn elegant early 20th century pendant, set with a vivid synthetic ruby at its centre, framed by a halo of glittering rose cut diamonds. The mix of warm gold and cool platinum like white metal gives the piece a refined contrast that was so beloved in Edwardian and early Art Deco jewels. The use of synthetic rubies became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, following the breakthrough of the French chemist Auguste Verneuil in 1902. These